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July 25 2014

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A photo of a ceremonial scene before a large gilded throne backed by an ornate golden arch, framed by magenta drapes and cream canopy fabric. A seated man in saffron-red robes with a red-and-gold mala, a red tilak on his forehead and a gold necklace sits on the throne, smiling; the figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate noted on the page, given his seated position on the throne, the ornate clothing and the gold necklace, so this is a probable depiction. A bald priest in saffron-orange dhoti with white sacred ash marks on his arms and forehead stands at left, holding a basket of offerings. A woman in white sari bows low with yellow turmeric spots on her garment, while two women in white saris, one with a red shawl, stand at right near a silver trident and a gold Nandi figure. Patrons stand in the background.2014-07-25September 11 20162016-09-11Photograph inside a temple hall with two ornate gold thrones with red cushions. On the left, a person in a rust-orange garment with a long dark braid and a headband sits on the throne, holding a small brass vessel. In the centre, a bare-chested, shaved-headed priest in an orange cloth and rudraksha mala sits on the second golden throne, his hands folded. Several devotees in white dhotis and checked shirts kneel and bow toward the thrones, one with hands raised in namaskar. Behind them, priests in white dhotis and orange garlands stand near a red flag and marble pillars.2012-05-09A seated man in orange and rust-coloured robes with an orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne in a red-and-orange tent, touching the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti and shawl with a red border. Bare-chested and holding a red-and-gold cloth, the kneeling devotee bends forward before the throne. Behind them, a bald man in orange robes wearing a beaded necklace stands near a woman in white with a red shawl. Silver trishula staffs and a gold-framed pedestal surround the throne, with a gold-carved panel at left. The seated man's distinctive long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and orange robes are visible; this appearance-based label is probable. Scene shows a devotee receiving blessing at a darshan.2013-02-08June 05 20122012-06-05May 09 20122012-05-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage draped in orange and red fabric. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, a gold crown, orange robes, a gold belt and a long layered pearl and bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest and lion-shaped armrest. He rests his right hand on the head of a man in white ritual clothes who bows forward in front. A brass trident stands to the left and a silver ceremonial axe and staff are behind the throne. In the foreground, shaved-headed monks in orange sit beside monitors, and a cameraman films with a handheld camera, wearing a red garment. a person seated on the throne in orange with ornate gold regalia.2013-02-09A ceremonial initiation scene in a covered hall with a gold-framed throne and decorated deity murtis behind. A seated man in a red-maroon garment with rudraksha malas and a red-and-white flower garland, with a long hair knot and large earrings, extends his hand toward the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears white with a red-brown shawl and a white head bandage. A standing priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and glasses, holds a vessel and assists. Golden staffs, umbrellas and marigold garlands frame the scene. Appears to be a samaya deeksha initiation with a homa.2015-07-17June 05 20122012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05A seated elderly man in a golden crown with red and white garland and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne against a marble wall, while a bald priest in saffron robes lifts a silver tray above his head. Another robed priest in orange with a gold-bordered shawl stands beside him, and a gold lion sculpture rests at left. Kumkum or vibhuti marks the forehead and the setting suggests a kanakabhishekam-style anointing ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a crown, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and garland, with saffron robes and a throne.2012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05 +1 copies